[Revenoor]

I did not audition any subs (other than a 3 minute listen to a couple of Klipsch at the dealer). Due to several factors I had limited my pick to either a DD-12, 2 of the HSU VTF-3 MK 3s or the SVS. The cost of each choice was the same, $1400 delivered. Velodyne did not answer any of my emailed questions, HSU basically replyed with this is what I pick for you and gave no justification for the choice, SVS folks spent the better part of 2 days swapping emails asking relevent questions (room size and layout, SPL readings at listening position, etc etc). I really didn't want to attempt locating the 2 HSUs and I guess the bottom line was that I liked the personalized attention that I got from SVS. I really have not gotten a chance to optimize the location and eq of the setup and have decided to delay the tweaking until I get the room treatments up. My dear wife lost about 75% of her hearing and doesn't get to appreciate music as it should be but I will say that since the SVS went in she is going thru the DVD collection at an alarming rate and gets lost in the action now that she gets to feel the sound. The down side is that I have had to go around ensuring picture, knick-knacks, etc are not about to bounce off shelves two floors up. This is not a booming, un-clear trunk rattling car next to you at a red light. THIS is a sharp, start now - end now bass note that could if so desired leave you breathless. The closest I can relate is some bars in the Phillipines that had complete walls of woofers that would actually change your heart rate if you stayed long enough but now its CLEAN.